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ballast vs KeepingYouAwake
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
ballast
7.0Status Bar app to keep the audio balance from drifting
KeepingYouAwake
8.0Tool to prevent the system from going into sleep mode
| Metric | ballast | KeepingYouAwake |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 4 | 1.2K |
| 90-day Installs | 7 | 3.8K |
| 365-day Installs | 34 | 11.2K |
| Version | 2.0.0 | 1.6.8 |
| Auto-updates | No | Yes |
| Deprecated | Yes | No |
| GitHub Stars | 469 | 6.3K |
| GitHub Forks | 9 | 244 |
| Open Issues | 3 | 36 |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Swift | Objective-C |
| Last GitHub Commit | 3y ago | 6mo ago |
| First Seen | Mar 8, 2019 | Aug 9, 2023 |
Reviews
ballast
Ballast is a status bar app that maintains audio balance, preventing drift. It's ideal for audio professionals and heavy listeners who need consistent sound quality.
Monitors and maintains audio balance in the status bar to prevent drift.
Pros
- + Small footprint and integrates seamlessly with macOS status bar
- + Addresses a specific audio stability need effectively
- + Free and open-source under MIT license
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited community discussion and traction
KeepingYouAwake
KeepingYouAwake is a lightweight macOS app designed to prevent your Mac from entering sleep mode. It's ideal for users who need their system to stay active, such as developers or content creators working on time-sensitive tasks.
Prevents the system from entering sleep mode.
Pros
- + Lightweight and efficient, doesn't consume significant resources.
- + Works reliably in clamshell mode, useful for laptop users.
- + Actively maintained with regular updates and issue resolutions.
Cons
- - Some older macOS versions had compatibility issues, though these are resolved.
- - Lacks advanced features compared to alternatives.